Variety of Lilium named Holeaw

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct cultivar of lily plant named Holeaw, particularly characterized by greyish-purple flowers, height of about 120 cm, pedicel 10-12 cm long with 4-6 flowers, narrow leaves, and capable of producing stems and flowers for cut-flower production.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of lily,botanically known as Lilium asiatic and hereinafter referred to by thecultivar name Holeaw.

The new cultivar is a product of a planned breeding program which hadthe objectives of creating new lily cultivars with the capacity toproduce stems and flowers for cut-flower production.

The new cultivar was originated from a hybridization made by theinventor Messr. Petrus Mattheus Maria Hoff in a controlled breedingprogram at Hoffgaarde, B.V., Franseweg 9, 4651 PV Steenbergen, TheNetherlands in 1988. The female and male parents were seedlingsoriginated by Applicant, which were proprietary, and maintained byApplicant for breeding purposes.

The new cultivar was discovered and selected as one flowering plantwithin the progeny of the stated cross by the inventor on May 1, 1990 ina controlled environment in Steenbergen.

The first act of asexual reproduction of the new cultivar wasaccomplished by the inventor when scales were taken from the initialselection on Oct. 24, 1990 in a controlled environment in Steenbergen.

Horticultural examination of selected units initiated Apr. 20, 1991 hasdemonstrated that the combination of characteristics as herein disclosedfor the new cultivar are firmly fixed and are retained throughsuccessive generations of asexual reproduction.

The new cultivar has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions. The phenotype may vary significantly with variations inenvironment such as temperature, light, intensity, and day length. Thefollowing observations, measurements, and comparisons describe plantsgrown in Steenbergen under greenhouse conditions which approximate thosegenerally used in commercial practice.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe basic characteristics of the new cultivar which in combinationdistinguish this lily as a new and distinct cultivar.

(1) Color of the flowers (greyish-purple).

(2) About 120 cm in height.

(3) Pedicel 10-12 cm in length with 4-6 flowers.

(4) Narrow leaves.

The accompanying color photographic drawing shows typically flowercharacteristics of the new cultivar, with colors being as true aspossible with illustrations of this type. In the following description,color references are made to the Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart. The color values were determined at Steenbergen on Apr. 20, 1991.

THE PLANT

Classification:

Botanic.--Lilium asiatic.

Commercial.--Hybrid asiatic lily for cut flower production.

Form: Single upright stem from each bulb.

Height: About 120 cm.

Growth habit: Upright, erect, strong and rigorous.

Stem:

Diameter.--1.2 cm average.

Color.--Green Group 137A.

Form.--Rounded.

Foilage:

Quantity.--75-90 leaves.

Size of leaf.--About 10 cm long, 0.9 cm wide up to about 14 cm long, 2.2cm wide.

Shape of leaf.--Elliptic.

Texture of leaf.--Smooth.

Color.--Green Group 136A.

Bulbs:

Size.--12-14 cm in circumference.

Color.--Pinkish-red and white.

THE BUD

Form: Oblong, diamond (UPOV Type VII).

Size: 12 cm in length.

Color: Greyed-Purple Group 187A.

THE FLOWER

Blooming habit: 85 days after planting.

Size: 16 cm in diameter.

Borne: Umbellate single.

Shape: Narrow acute (UPOV Type II).

Tepalage:

Number of tepals.--6.

Arrangement.--Hexagonal, inner tepals barely covering outer tepals.

Color (inner and outer tepals).--Upper surface: Greyed-Purple Group187A. Lower surface: Greyed-Purple Group 187A.

Effect of temperature.--Higher temperture lightens color to 187B-187D.

Spotting.--On inner and outer tepals, color slightly darker than tepalbase color.

Pedicel:

Length.--14 cm.

Color.--Dark green with anthocyanin coloring.

Form.--Upright.

Texture: Velvety.

Nectaries:

Size.--1 cm.

Color.--Greyed-Purple Group 187A.

Disease resistance: No unusual disease problems have been observed.

Fragrance: None.

Lasting quality: 11 days in water after cutting.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

Stamens:

Number.--6.

Length.--7 cm.

Anthers -- color.--Purplish-brown.

Pollen -- color.--Purplish-brown.

Filaments -- color.--Purple.

Pistils: One, medium length.

Stigma:

Color.--Purple.

Ovaries:

Color.--Green.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of lily plant substantially asshown and descibed.